In this course, students learn core skills that are common to almost all SharePoint development activities. These include working with the server-side and client-side object models, developing and deploying features, solutions, and apps, managing identity and permissions, querying and updating list data, managing taxonomy, using workflow to manage business processes, and customizing the user interface.

Microsoft On DemandMicrosoft Official Courses On-Demand (MOC On-Demand) blend video, text, hands-on labs and knowledge checks to help you build your Microsoft technology skills on your own schedule, at your own pace and in your own place. No need to spend time and money travelling to a classroom location or adhering to classroom hours with a computer and an Internet connection, your Microsoft Official Courses On-Demand come to you, any time.

Microsoft On Demand covers the same objectives as the classroom course by the same name

After you activate your course, you have 6 months to complete it. You can work on your course at any time throughout the 6-month period after you activate the course.

Microsoft On Demand Packaged SetIncluding

Microsoft On Demand Course ODX20488B (includes Microsoft Labs Online)

Digital courseware Course 20488B

Target AudienceThe course is intended for professional developers who develop solutions for SharePoint products and technologies in a team-based, medium-sized to large development environment. While some familiarity with SharePoint solution development is required, candidates are not expected to have prior experience with the new features in SharePoint Server 2013.The ideal candidate is a technical lead with at least four years of SharePoint and web development experience. The candidate is responsible for designing custom code for projects that are deployed to or interact with SharePoint environments. This includes:

Selecting an appropriate approach and building customizations in SharePoint.

Creating and implementing a strategy for solution packaging, deployment, and upgrading.

Module 1: SharePoint as a Developer PlatformThis module examines different approaches that can be used to develop applications with SharePoint Server 2013 the scenarios in which each approach might be appropriate.Lessons

Introducing the SharePoint Developer Landscape

Choosing Approaches to SharePoint Development

Understanding SharePoint 2013 Deployment and Execution Models

Module 2: Working with SharePoint ObjectsThis module introduces the server-side SharePoint object model and how the core classes relate to sites and collections. The server-side SharePoint object model provides a core set of classes that represent different items in the logical architecture of a SharePoint deployment. Students also learn how manage permissions for server-side code.Lessons

Understanding the SharePoint Object Hierarchy

Working with Sites and Webs

Working with Execution Contexts

Module 3: Working with Lists and LibrariesThis module explains how to interact with lists and libraries. Students learn about how to work with lists and libraries programmatically using the server-side SharePoint object model and how to use query classes and LINQ to SharePoint to query and retrieve data from SharePoint lists. Student also learn how to efficiently work with lists that contain large numbers of items.Lessons

Using List and Library Objects

Querying and Retrieving List Data

Working with Large Lists

Module 4: Designing and Managing Features and SolutionsThis module examines creating and deploying custom Developing a SharePoint solutions and features. The students also learn how and when to use sandbox solutions.Lessons

Understanding Features and Solutions

Configuring Features and Solutions

Working with Sandboxed Solutions

Module 5: Working with Server-Side CodeThis module describes how to develop and deploy Web Parts and event receivers in a solution.Lessons

Module 10: Publishing and Distributing AppsThis module introduces the App Catalog so users to locate, purchase, and install apps easily. The students learn how to package and publish Apps to the App Catalog.Lessons

Module 12: Managing TaxonomyThis module explains the importance of a good taxonomy in SharePoint and working with the components of the taxonomy. The students also see how to tie event receivers to the taxonomy.Lessons

Managing Taxonomy in SharePoint 2013

Working with Content Types

Working with Advanced Features of Content Types

Module 13: Managing Custom Components and Site Life CyclesThis module explains how you can create custom component definitions and templates, which enable you to deploy custom sites, lists and other components across a farm.Lessons

Defining Custom Lists

Defining Custom Sites

Managing SharePoint Sites

Module 14: Customizing User Interface ElementsThis module explains different ways of customizing the SharePoint user interface, such as adding buttons to the ribbon or modifying the appearance of list views.Lessons

Working with Custom Actions

Using Client-Side User Interface Components

Customizing the SharePoint List User Interface

Module 15: Working with Branding and NavigationThis module explains ways to customize branding, designing, publishing and navigating sites in SharePoint Server 2013. The students also learn how to create devise independent sites standard web technologies, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.Lessons